Open Studios 2008 Recap
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 1:26AM 
Thanks to everyone who stopped by, and especially those who bought artwork, my open studio weekend was a huge success! I sold 28 artworks, had 126 people sign my guest book, and I estimate over 400 people toured my studio - sometimes standing in line to wait because my little space was so crowded. It was wonderful to talk to neighbors and art lovers all day and I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
I'm also thrilled to have already been written up on the Haight Ashbury Beat blog - scroll down the page and you'll see one of my gold-leaf-goddess collages with a nice description.
So, my blog is officially 2 years old, and it's made me very introspective about the last 24 months of my life as an artist. Two years ago I had not yet discovered the classical realism movement and the contemporary masters who would become such a huge inspiration to me. Two years ago I was mourning all the years I had been away from painting. Two years ago I was facing my biggest fears about returning to it.
Now, two years later, I am completing my 24th week of intensive, full time training under some of the most important living masters teaching today, through classes at BACCA, Gage Academy, and Studio Escalier. My studio work has begun to take shape and with the recent still life paintings this summer I've found a direction I want to persue for a series. I'm starting to feel the ticklings of recognition, and also a pull to teach.
I'm finding that with dogged pursuit, momentum grows.
Reader Comments (4)
Congratulations again, Sadie! It's wonderful to see a fellow artist thrive. I'm hugely inspired by your success, and I can't wait to see your next works.
Sadie, I'm going to remember you said that when I'm feeling like there is no inspiration. Just pushing myself to work will eventually lead to results, being stagnant will achieve nothing.
I've followed your blog for about 6 months now, and I'm so happy that you are feeling success. Congratulation.
Thank you, Spatula and Deborah!!
Well deserved success! Congratulations.